July 15, 2026 - Hera Group has signed an agreement to acquire a plant from Kronos Polymer for sorting, grinding and washing polyethylene waste.
July 15, 2026 - As set out in the protocol signed last year at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the Versalis unit will be placed in preserved state.
July 9, 2026 - Ineos and Recuro plan a chemical recycling plant at Bamble to supply recycled feedstock for virgin-quality polyethylene.
June 24, 2026 - The acquisition of Anviplas Spain brings the German group’s European polyolefin recycling network to six plants.
June 15, 2026 - Consultations with unions have begun ahead of the planned permanent closure of the Brindisi unit by year-end.
June 12, 2026 - The Chinese group aims to enter the Italian market through strategic partnerships. An exclusive interview with Steven Li, general manager of Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Europe.
May 15, 2026 - The new Ruwais plant will double capacity for cross-linkable polyethylene, a key material for high-voltage cables.
May 7, 2026 - A non-binding memorandum of understanding has been signed for a potential joint venture between PTT Global Chemical and SCG Chemicals.
May 4, 2026 - The new company is expected to integrate LyondellBasell’s and Sabic’s European petrochemicals and polyolefins operations.
April 30, 2026 - Wanrong New Materials, controlled by Wanhua Chemical, will partner in the Fujian cracker and polyethylene complex.
July 15, 2026 - Higher prices and volumes drove second-quarter growth, prompting the chemicals group to raise its 2026 EBITDA forecast.
July 15, 2026 - Hera Group has signed an agreement to acquire a plant from Kronos Polymer for sorting, grinding and washing polyethylene waste.
July 15, 2026 - As set out in the protocol signed last year at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the Versalis unit will be placed in preserved state.
July 14, 2026 - The British group is shutting down its European chemical recycling operations amid weak demand and regulatory uncertainty.
July 14, 2026 - The acquisition will combine complementary manufacturing, distribution and application capabilities in mobile and industrial hydraulics.
July 10, 2026 - DePoly has inaugurated a demonstration plant for the depolymerisation of polyester waste at CIMO in Monthey, ahead of a planned move to industrial scale.
November 22, 2024 - The polyurethane equipment manufacturer acquires a majority stake in Linden Polyurethane.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
September 24, 2025 - Negotiations launched with a potential buyer; closing of the transaction expected in mid-2026 if successful.
December 17, 2025 - A private equity vehicle backed by Vórtx Capital and IG4 Capital will take over Novonor’s stake and share control of the petrochemical group with Petrobras.
January 21, 2026 - The European PVC producer has filed for insolvency for its plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Runcorn, United Kingdom.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
